exercising only at home?

I exercise at home, but then I have some gym equipment. Depending on your goals it might be easier with access to some equipment, but if your goal is just to lose weight then yes you absolutely can do it at home

I haven't lost significant weight yet, but I'm down 16 and mostly exercised at home. (I went to the gym once... ha). There are tons of great free videos (YouTube, Fitness Blender, Jessica Smith). I also have my own treadmill and weights. But I live in Texas so walking outdoors is pretty feasible too.

I've lost 16 lbs with nothing but at home exercising.

Ive had gym memberships in the past but usually end up cancelling them. I have a hard time getting there. For me it is easier to make time to workout in my home and really I enjoy it more too. When the weather is nice I like to get outside for a bike ride or walk but my main workouts are done in my living room. As long as you stick with it and eat well there is no need for a gym membership. Good luck on reaching your goals

I lost over 90 lbs exercising only at home and outside (walking/running)and am continuing to maintain doing the same. I do have a very good quality elliptical that I purchased at Costco. I also do a variety of wii fit and wii active exercises. I have some light weights up to 10 lbs that I use a few times a week. Basically I switch it up daily, but it's all at home.

For me, I know I would not go to a gym every day. But I can jump on the elliptical and do a half hour + with out having to get dressed and drive anywhere. Or do 30-60 min. of yoga or strength training. BUT this is what works for me. I know some people need and like to go to the gym. Basically do what works for you! Keep up the GREAT work!

I have been able to lose 23 pounds since August 5, 2013 with calorie counting and exercising at home. I've not always been faithful and from Nov-Jan my goal was to purely maintain the weight i'd lost due to stress etc....

If you're dedicated and don't cheat, it's very possible to lose weight using MFP and doing exercising at home. No need to pay $$ for a gym membership.

Also, be wary of losing weight too quickly as I've learned from my own past that if it's lost quickly it can come back faster and more weight can come on than every before. Just be careful, talk with your doctor about your calorie limit plan and exercise routine.

It doesn't matter where you exercise, really. As long as you're following calorie deficit and getting the exercise you need for your daily needs then I don't see the problem. I find gyms to be intimidating and unwelcoming in my experience, plus the memberships aren't worth it since you don't have to join one in order to get healthier and fit, y'know? (Not insulting those who do have memberships.) I guess if you're a sociable person and enjoy the setting then joining a gym could be the right thing for you.

I agree with the others, there are many online sources where you can find workouts for free and not have to leave the comfort of your own home. FitnessBlender is one of my favorite sites for workout videos.

I guess I would have to say that if you have the space to workout at home, then it is a great option. Unfortunately, I don't have enough room in my house to workout at home. Which honestly is probably a good thing for me since I would just sit around on my computer all day if I wasn't going out to the gym 6 days a week. It can be expensive to have a gym membership, yes, but I found Planet Fitness which is, by far, the cheapest gym membership I have found yet. And the other perk for me to working out at the gym is that I get access to their hydromassage beds. Those things are god-sends for those of us with lots of muscle pain. I have a very bad back and using the hydromassage bed before my workout has really helped so that I don't end up hurting myself. It really helps loosen up my muscles even better than just stretching so I have less risk of tearing something. I will probably switch to doing some at home stuff as it warms up enough outside for me to pick up rollerblading again though. Basically, its one of those "to each, their own" kind of things. Whatever works best for your body, your pocketbook and your motivation. Keep up the good work!

I work out at home for the sake of time. It's much easier to just go downstairs and hop on my stationary bike than to go to the gym. I also have hand weights, stretch bands, exercise ball and videos.

The trick is to find something you can do regularly no matter where you do it.

The key is to find an exercise program that YOU WILL DO.

Some people find that joining a gym helps motivate them because they have to schedule it. Others find it a hassle to go to the gym so they quit working out.

Some people are able to work in daily exercises at home on their own, or with a workout DVD or youtube video, or other home system. Some people will always find something better to do at home (I am likely to eat those leftovers instead of exercise!) so they don't do it that much.

Some people join a MeetUp group that regularly gets together. Some people join an outdoor bootcamp-type workout. Some people might start engaging in outdoor activities like rock climbing or even walking around museums. Come visit Las Vegas and walk up and down the famous Las Vegas Strip. (Leave your money here when you go home....)

Figure out what YOU WILL DO. Then do that. Whether it's walking, aerobics, strength training, chopping down trees, playing basketball, going to class, hiring a personal trainer, or something else, it doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is that, as the Nike commercials say, you just do it.

Yes 138pds by working out only at home and at the time didnt even count calories! Good luck! You can do it!

hi - i lost all my weight so far by using this app and only exercising at home! it can certainly be done

I exercise only at home. I have a treadmill, a fitness trampoline, a bike, a stability ball, youtube, and a dog. I enjoy being at home because I work long hours away. I've been at maintenance for over a year, so I think it's fine.

Do what works for you and fits with the rest of your life.

I've lost over 70 pounds and I am 100% working out at home. I've had gym memberships since I was 15 years old and this is the healthiest I have been. However, I have spent years investing in my "home gym". I rely on YT and social media for ideas. I LOOOOVE working out at home and live in an areas where there are lots of parks, places to hike and bike ride, and schools so I enjoy being active outdoors when the weather permits. I think it all depends on your personality and what your goals are. There really is no wrong/right way...just the BEST way for you. All the best!

I do not own any exercise equipment. I walk/jog and I am training for my first 5k. I found a few cinder blocks by the recycle bins so I brought them home. I am going to use them. Already googled for ideas and found the frugal something or other and he shows exercises to do with those cinder blocks. Pretty heavy too they are like 30 plus lbs lol Anyways....good luck, you do not need gym, when there is a will there is a way.